FARMINGTON, Utah - For the second straight season, Eastern Washington women's tennis team was selected third in the 2022 Big Sky Preseason Coaches' Poll following its appearance in 2021 Big Sky Semifinals The Eagles open their 2022 spring schedule with a visit to Washington on Jan. 23 at 12 p.m. Pacific Time.

Eastern earned 50 points in the poll, four behind Weber State for the number two spot. Northern Arizona was selected to finish first, earning eight first place votes, after winning the Big Sky championship the past two seasons. Portland State comes in behind EWU with 38 points.

Head coach Dustin Hinson begins his 10th season at helm after a successful 2020-21 season, guiding the team to a 4-0 record in Big Sky matches and 8-9 overall. Hinson returns five players from the previous year's team, while adding two freshman.

Sophomore Jennifer Kida returns for Eastern after earning All-Big Sky singles honors and leading the team with a 9-4 overall record last season, including a 5-1 mark at the number one spot. Junior Renata Gabuzyan comes back after earning All-Big Sky Singles Honorable Mention with an 8-7 overall record.

The Eagles' doubles team returns as Sophomore Scout Mathews and Senior Louise Waite reunite after posting a 4-4 record at the No. 2 spot. Senior Yasmin Mansouri finished with an 8-3 record last season and closed the season on a four-match win streak from the No. 6 spot.

Eastern will welcome a pair of newcomers, including Isabella Foshee from Encinitas, Calif. and Kenzington Mann from Tustin Calif.

The 2022 Big Sky Conference Championship will take place in Phoenix, Ariz., starting on Apr. 28 and running through Apr. 30. The top-six teams will earn a bid to the postseason tournament.

2022 Big Sky Women's Tennis Coaches' Poll
1. Northern Arizona – 64 (8)
2. Weber State – 54 (1)
3. Eastern Washington – 50
4. Portland State – 38
5. Montana – 35
6. Idaho – 29
7. Montana State – 21
8. Idaho State – 20
9. Sacramento State – 13